just bought the car and got rear ended..

red2010z · 07-10-2013, 04:46 PM

well the last guy to tell you about a good deal sorta backfired on you boss!

Chuck33079 · 07-10-2013, 04:49 PM

Don't feel too bad. In the scheme of things, repainting a bumper is a cheap lesson to learn how to handle accidents. We've all got to learn sometime. It could have been a hell of a lot worse. Just don't make the same mistake again.

i like370z · 07-10-2013, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

Don't feel too bad. In the scheme of things, repainting a bumper is a cheap lesson to learn how to handle accidents. We've all got to learn sometime. It could have been a hell of a lot worse. Just don't make the same mistake again.

i hope not gonna happen again but if it does next time i will take a day to search online before i call the insurance. i hate how people drive in Miami this is my third accident but the first time to report to the insurance. the other two time i was park at the parking lot and someone back up and hit my car but i dont know who did it so i pay for my own money........

Chuck33079 · 07-10-2013, 04:58 PM

NO! You file a police report at the scene (non-negotiable), verify the other party has insurance, take time and date stamped pictures of both cars (and the other driver if possible) and then call your insurance company. As in right after you leave the scene. Don't wait to inform them. Then get multiple bids to fix it at top shelf shops. Do not accept any money until you feel satisfied it's enough money. When the car is fixed, pick it up in broad daylight.

i like370z · 07-10-2013, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

NO! You file a police report at the scene (non-negotiable), verify the other party has insurance, take time and date stamped pictures of both cars (and the other driver if possible) and then call your insurance company. As in right after you leave the scene. Don't wait to inform them. Then get multiple bids to fix it at top shelf shops. Do not accept any money until you feel satisfied it's enough money. When the car is fixed, pick it up in broad daylight.

learned my lessen this time. but i already cash out the check and payed for that body shop now i think nothing i can do untill the adjuster guy call me for the diminish value. i hope i can get few hungry dollars for it so i can find a better body shop to repaint it

Ubetit · 07-10-2013, 05:36 PM

Pictures would help us understand. My stock S2000 had about 4 different shades of Spa Yellow on it. Lip was different shade than the bumper, which was a different shade than the hood and fender, which was slightly different from the mirrors, which were a different color than my hardtop. All factory painted.

Nissan OEM paint may be sourced between any of the big 5 manufacturers which is one of the manufacturers your body shop likely used. FYI, car manufacturers may even change manufacturers of the same color from year to year.

You will not get diminished value on a simple bumper cover spray.

i like370z · 07-10-2013, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Ubetit

You will not get diminished value on a simple bumper cover spray.

i dont know how to post picture.....
sounds like i gotta spent my own money to repaint the bumper .......

PapoZalsa · 07-10-2013, 07:17 PM

Also most Insurance like USAA will recommend reputable Shops and they will deal with the other insurance.

Bad move dealing directly with the Shop.

onzedge · 07-13-2013, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by PapoZalsa

Also most Insurance like USAA will recommend reputable Shops and they will deal with the other insurance.

Bad move dealing directly with the Shop.

kfull · 07-10-2013, 08:49 PM

Hey sorry to hear about that. In my first year of having my z I had my grandma roll into my rear bumper- she thought she was in park but was in neutral and just rolled

. Then over this past winter i had an elderly man hit my passenger side door while I was traveling through a roundabout. He was at fault so I didn't have to pay for anything and my insurance didn't go up, but it does suck just knowing that your car has been hit before. Hope you get it all resolved.

i like370z · 07-10-2013, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by kfull

Hey sorry to hear about that. In my first year of having my z I had my grandma roll into my rear bumper- she thought she was in park but was in neutral and just rolled

. Then over this past winter i had an elderly man hit my passenger side door while I was traveling through a roundabout. He was at fault so I didn't have to pay for anything and my insurance didn't go up, but it does suck just knowing that your car has been hit before. Hope you get it all resolved.

i feel you. the problem is my is amuse bumper and the body shop fixed it with slightly different color....... it kind of bothering me and i made the wrong moved chose the bad body shop. i may have to use my own money to repaint it now

critical · 07-10-2013, 10:15 PM

I'd be so ******* pissed if anyone drove my car. Mandatory valet places get the death stare from me. I'd be on their asses right now. L

98intrigue · 07-10-2013, 10:31 PM

Hmm... Could this be my old car? Nahh...

Bandit_Kaine · 07-13-2013, 07:43 AM

It's my old car lol. #519

i like370z · 07-13-2013, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Bandit_Kaine

It's my old car lol. #519

my old car is altima se-r.
just wondering why you trade your car for a benz?

07-10-2013, 04:46 PM	#1 (permalink)
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07-10-2013, 04:49 PM	#2 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	Don't feel too bad. In the scheme of things, repainting a bumper is a cheap lesson to learn how to handle accidents. We've all got to learn sometime. It could have been a hell of a lot worse. Just don't make the same mistake again. i like370z likes this. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

07-10-2013, 04:58 PM	#4 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	NO! You file a police report at the scene (non-negotiable), verify the other party has insurance, take time and date stamped pictures of both cars (and the other driver if possible) and then call your insurance company. As in right after you leave the scene. Don't wait to inform them. Then get multiple bids to fix it at top shelf shops. Do not accept any money until you feel satisfied it's enough money. When the car is fixed, pick it up in broad daylight. JARblue likes this. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

07-10-2013, 07:17 PM	#8 (permalink)
PapoZalsa A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Not in Sunny Florida Posts: 6,358 Drives: 16 Nismo w/Tech Pack Rep Power: 4500	Also most Insurance like USAA will recommend reputable Shops and they will deal with the other insurance. Bad move dealing directly with the Shop. __________________ 2009 370Z MB Base w/Sport Package 6MT Modshack's Custom Air Intakes /3M Clear Bra/ Illuminated Kick Plates / F. I CBE w/12" resonators / EVO-R Front Lip / Rear Hatch Wing / Tein S-Tech Springs /Ilegal Tint in the Rep. of VA/4x20mm Z1 Spacers/ Vinyl Roof/Liquid Carbon Designs

07-10-2013, 08:49 PM	#10 (permalink)
kfull Track Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 909 Drives: A lot Rep Power: 15	Hey sorry to hear about that. In my first year of having my z I had my grandma roll into my rear bumper- she thought she was in park but was in neutral and just rolled . Then over this past winter i had an elderly man hit my passenger side door while I was traveling through a roundabout. He was at fault so I didn't have to pay for anything and my insurance didn't go up, but it does suck just knowing that your car has been hit before. Hope you get it all resolved. i like370z likes this. __________________ 2012 GM 6MT sports package \| FI non res cf exhaust \| K&N Drop Ins \| Viper 3303 security system w/ tilt sensor \| GTR start button \| 35% rear 45% side window tint \| Michelin PSS

07-10-2013, 05:36 PM	#6 (permalink)
Ubetit Track Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Ohio Posts: 527 Drives: the women lazy Rep Power: 14	Pictures would help us understand. My stock S2000 had about 4 different shades of Spa Yellow on it. Lip was different shade than the bumper, which was a different shade than the hood and fender, which was slightly different from the mirrors, which were a different color than my hardtop. All factory painted. Nissan OEM paint may be sourced between any of the big 5 manufacturers which is one of the manufacturers your body shop likely used. FYI, car manufacturers may even change manufacturers of the same color from year to year. You will not get diminished value on a simple bumper cover spray.

07-10-2013, 10:15 PM	#12 (permalink)
critical A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Washington Posts: 1,252 Drives: 09' 370z 7AT Rep Power: 16	I'd be so ******* pissed if anyone drove my car. Mandatory valet places get the death stare from me. I'd be on their asses right now. L

07-10-2013, 10:31 PM	#13 (permalink)
98intrigue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Clearwater, FL Age: 39 Posts: 4,855 Drives: 2014 Viper Rep Power: 430	Hmm... Could this be my old car? Nahh... __________________ Ryan - 2014 Stryker Green Viper Gone - a few Vipers and a couple turbo VQs

07-13-2013, 07:43 AM	#14 (permalink)
Bandit_Kaine Base Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Miami Age: 34 Posts: 224 Drives: 16-370Z Nismo-PW-MT Rep Power: 13	It's my old car lol. #519 i like370z likes this. __________________

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